Key Idea:  Excelling Still More Starts with Visible Proof of True Salvation 

Visible Proof of True Salvation: 

1. Conviction (v5)
2. Imitation (v6)
3. Reproduction (v7)
4. Proclamation (v8-9a)
5. Devotion (v9b)
6. Expectation (v10)

Discussion Questions:

1. What are you most excited about in your remaining time in High School?  What are you least excited about?  What would you say your peers feel is most important in High School?
2. Review the key evidences of true salvation that Paul presents in 1Thessalonians 1:4-10.  What area would you say is easiest for you to display?  Which is most difficult? 
3. What are some qualities that you admire in your pastors and leaders at church?  In what ways can you imitate those qualities in your everyday life?  What are some of your qualities that you would want others to mimic?  
4. How are you at spreading the gospel?  What are the greatest obstacles to sharing the gospel or your testimony to others?
5. What are the things in your life that distract you from focusing on Christ’s return?  How can you keep the wants and desires in your life in proper perspective?  How can you practically fight against the current idols in your life?